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GJ57 FYW

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,887 mi
Last recorded74,887 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 FYW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2021 74,887 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 71,339 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 61,871 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 53,255 miles

brake pedal has long travel distance before brakes react, possible design benefit given

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Nov 2017 53,238 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal has long travel distance before brakes react, possible design benefit given

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2016 47,975 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,064 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 35,833 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2013 29,203 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 22,064 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 16,383 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 12,720 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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GJ57 FYW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 83,666 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ57 FYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ57 FYW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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